Properly-applied foil will last for a long while, but the shimmer and shine will fade with each wash. We highly recommend that you design with a distressed pattern to increase the lifespan and wearability of your foil printed shirts. If it’s supposed to have a distressed look to it from the start, then it will be much less noticeable when your design begins to fade and crack over time. Due to foil’s tendency to break down naturally, consider how much of it you want to use in your design.